Drink

The Hillgrove Porter Stores

The Hillgrove

Winner of the CAMRA Bristol pub of the year in 2007, a freehouse with ten real ales and cider, perry. A wide mix of customers, good food and heated beer garden, open Su-Th 'til midnight, F & Sa 'til 1AM.

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Address: 53 Hillgrove Street North, BS2 8LT
Website: dawkins-taverns.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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